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1
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What is the cause of IBV?

A

Coronavirus (Infectious bronchitis virus, group 3 precise)

2
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Is IBV a DNA virus or an RNA virus?

A

RNA virus

3
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How is IBV transmitted?

A

Inhalation/aerosol transmission

-can also be spread by means of contaminated equipment and personnel

4
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What are the CS associated with IBV?

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  • initially mild respiratory symptoms (sneezing, snicking, gasping, moist rales, nasal discharge)
  • young chicks will huddle under heat source and be depressed
  • decline in egg production and irregularly shaped eggs
5
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What are the CS associated with IBV - nephrotropic strains?

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-depression, dehydration, and ruffled feathers

6
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What are the lesions with IBV?

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  • serous/caseous exudate in trachea, hyperemia tracheal mucosa, nasal passages and sinuses
  • cheesy plug found at the bifurcation of the bronchi
  • air sacculitis/pneumonia
  • soft shelled or misshapen eggs with wrinkled shells
7
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Diagnosis of IBV

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  • tentative diagnosis can be made based off of clinical signs and a rise in IBV antibody titers as measured by ELISA
  • a positive diagnosis requires virus isolation in embryonaged gags, PCR or immunofluorescence in tissue selections.
8
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Treatment for IBV?

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No specific treatment

9
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Prevention of IBV?

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  • strict isolation of the farm, all in all out brid movement, and thorough cleaning and disinfection of the poultry house
  • vaccination (several times with a live IBV vaccine prior to onset of laying)